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EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£360VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):215 W

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

6.5

Technical score

25%

6.5

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 75% of graphics cards
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

5.4

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.1

Power

11%

8.7

Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

Based on 1 · 6

Reviewers unanimously praise its strong performance and mostly like the cooling too.
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What owners say about the EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

Based on 216 owners sharing their experience in online comments

58%positive15%mixed27%negative

Owners praise fast, smooth gaming and strong overclocking, while heat and uneven performance cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report the card running at 80–85°C or higher in gaming, with fans getting loud and clocks dropping when temperatures peak.31
  • Owners say some demanding games, especially with ray tracing on, run well below expected frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.24
  • Owners report crashes, freezes, screen artifacts and black screens, with some cards needing replacement or RMA.18
  • Owners say memory overclocks are limited, and some cards freeze or become unstable above about +900 to +1000 MHz.6
  • Owners say performance gets choppier or drops over time, even though the card ran well when new.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

44%

5.4

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.1

Power

11%

8.7

Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

8.7

Connectivity

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
10,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 10,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 70.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
5,900 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 5,900 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 68.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
18,669 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 18,669 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 64.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,614 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,614 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 72.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
10.07 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 10.07 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 73.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
14,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 14,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
215 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 215 W, which is lower than that of 49.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
215 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 215 W under peak load, which is lower than 51.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
292 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 292 W, which is higher than that of 67.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
57 W
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What reviewers say
Size
269x 116x 35 mm
Length
269.83 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 269.83 mm long, which is shorter than 57.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
111.15 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 111.15 mm tall, which is shorter than 81.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.4% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,070 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,070 g, which is heavier than 52.9% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of Graphics cards.
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EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 224 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    368 vs 144
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 13.85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.15 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 224 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    368 vs 144
  • 6 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    46 vs 40
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    This graphics card supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • Uses hybrid cooling
    This graphics card uses hybrid cooling, the average graphics card does not.
  • 13.85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    111.15 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 21.1% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,515 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 32.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    109.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 9.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.2
  • 16.7% lower sentiment score
    6.5 vs 7.8
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 21.1% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,515 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 32.2% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    109.4 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 55.4% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    10.07 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 5 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    September 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 16.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (314.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    314.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 32.3% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    10,000 points vs 14,779 points
  • 35.5% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,900 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    5,900 points vs 9,148 points
  • 17.5% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18,669 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    18,669 points vs 22,638 points
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 25% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (96 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    96 KB vs 128 KB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • 85.4% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (545 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    545 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 32.7% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (292 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    292 W vs 220 W
  • 9 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (46 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    46 °C vs 37 °C
  • 41.7% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (17 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    17 W vs 12 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Blitz tech
≈ estimated
06/02/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks against stock and 1440p gaming
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is recommended for 1440p gaming, where it runs the latest games on Ultra settings.
6.0
Stream Growth Media
≈ estimated
25/09/2019
Hands-on review · gaming benchmark and temperature check
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is a great card, but its value falls off, so cheaper cards are the better pick for pure gaming.
9.0
WiLcreatives
≈ estimated
14/03/2019
Full review · thermals, benchmarks and ray tracing tests
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 runs well at 1440p, with good temperatures and high frame rates in games.
3.0
Fstoppers
≈ estimated
09/08/2019
Hands-on problem report · two cards failing in use
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080: two cards failed in use, so contact the manufacturer for a replacement if glitches appear.
8.0
Whisky Lima
≈ estimated
14/11/2018
Quick unboxing · overview and three benchmarks
Verdict
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 performs well and is worth the money, though the design is not to everyone's taste.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
legitreviews.com
≈ estimated
26/10/2018
Benchmark review · Large cooler
Verdict
The EVGA RTX 2080 XC Ultra suits anyone with room in the case who wants cooler gaming, running about 7C below the Founders Edition.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

  • High frame rates and excellent performance in modern games at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
  • Effective and quiet cooling system that remains silent at moderate loads.
  • First-generation ray tracing and DLSS capabilities for improved visual fidelity.
  • Solid build quality with a robust heatsink and customizable RGB lighting.
  • Great software support through EVGA Precision X1 for overclocking and monitoring.
  • Reliable long-term performance, remaining a viable option for high-refresh 1080p or solid 1440p gaming years after launch.

What customers don't like about EVGA GeForce RTX 2080

  • High initial launch price and relatively low performance-per-dollar compared to previous generations like the GTX 1080 Ti.
  • Large physical footprint (often 2.75 to 3 slots) that can lead to GPU sag and requires a spacious case.
  • High power consumption and heat output, which can noticeably increase ambient room temperature.
  • Occasional software bugs with proprietary tools and RGB lighting configuration.
  • Performance is closely matched by cheaper 'Super' or newer mid-range cards like the RTX 4060.

Verdict

The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 is built on NVIDIA's Turing architecture and features 2,944 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a boost clock speed reaching up to 1710 MHz. Key characteristics include dedicated RT cores for real-time ray tracing, Tensor cores for AI-enhanced DLSS rendering, and a robust dual-slot cooling system supported by dual HDB fans. Its main pros are excellent 1440p gaming performance, reliable thermal management that often keeps temperatures below 70°C, and advanced overclocking potential via EVGA's Precision X1 software. However, some users note cons such as its bulky physical dimensions that may require significant case space, potential for loud fan noise under heavy loads, and a high initial price point relative to its performance gains over previous-generation flagships.

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